Mid-spring crape myrtle is just leafing out, surrounded by a boxwood hedge. Planted below are Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas', a more compact variety of Catmint.

Tor spiraas in bloom as Little Lime hydrangeas are leafed out mid-spring. The bouteloua grasses are just greening up..

Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' and hydrangea 'Little Lime' take on fall color as Bouteloua gracilis 'Blond Ambition' seed heads bob in the rooftop wind.

Entrance to backyard, Irrigated containers sit atop a wall dividing the parking area from the backyard. A combination of dark blue nemesia and Lanai Green verbena bloomed constantly from mid-spring through early fall.

A square ceramic container filled with a variety of sedums, echeverrias, and cobweb hens and chicks.